100+ YEARS OF COLLECTIVE INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Built on Relationships. Backed by Decades of Experience.
We're a financing partner for companies that need capital to move as fast as their business does — grounded in industry expertise, structured around real-world operations.
Our Story
We started from a simple observation: equipment needs are urgent, financing shouldn't be an obstacle, and one-size-fits-all capital solutions often fail the businesses that need them most.
So we built a different kind of financing partner… one that combines deep industry expertise with creative deal structuring and a relentless commitment to responsiveness. We work directly with management teams to understand what's actually driving a transaction, then build financing around that reality.
100+ YEARS OF COLLECTIVE INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE IN:
Operating Leases
Capital Leases
Loans
Project Finance
Specialty Finance
Equipment Valuations
Restructuring
Consulting & Advisory
Equipment Sales
Inventory Management
Operating Leases Capital Leases Loans Project Finance Specialty Finance Equipment Valuations Restructuring Consulting & Advisory Equipment Sales Inventory Management
Our Team
MANAGING PARTNER
Dennis A. Bolton II, ASA
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Dennis Bolton is responsible for portfolio, credit and equipment risk management functions.
From 2020 until 2026, Dennis was Senior Managing Director, Head of Equipment Finance-North America for Gordon Brothers Equipment Finance, LLC which Dennis founded. A de novo equipment finance company focused on investing in companies impacted by market and credit dislocation, Dennis and his team invested in their customer’s turnaround plans through operating leases facilities to increase liquidity and improve capital structures.
From 2005, Dennis was Senior Vice President-Group Head, Equipment Management at Wells Fargo Equipment Finance with direct responsibility for all valuation, portfolio management and equipment management activities within Wells Fargo’s $50B+ equipment finance portfolio. In addition, Mr. Bolton managed equipment valuation support for Wells Fargo’s Commercial Banking Group and Asset Based Lending platforms.
Prior to 2005, Mr. Bolton spent 15 years at Banc of America/Fleet Capital Leasing in management roles within the Workout and Equipment Management Groups with responsibility for its direct lease portfolio and remarketing oversight for its specialty finance business lines including: vendor, technology, healthcare, marine and corporate/commercial aircraft finance.
Since joining Fleet Capital Leasing in 1990, Mr. Bolton has held positions of increasing responsibility for product and systems development, portfolio and risk management, collections, workouts and turnaround, mergers and acquisitions, project management, outsourcing and offshoring, international finance, audit and regulation and corporate/organizational efficiency within the risk management, workout and equipment management areas. He has been in a leadership position since 1998.
Mr. Bolton holds a B.S. in Economics from Bentley University in Waltham, MA. Mr. Bolton is accredited as a Senior Appraiser with the American Society of Appraisers with whom he serves as a two-term at-large member of its Machinery and Technical Specialties Committee and as a co-chair of its Annual Equipment Valuation Conference.
In addition, he is a member of the Equipment Lease and Finance Association serving on its Equipment Management Committee from 2003-2011 and 2024-2026. Mr. Bolton is also a member of the Association for Corporate Growth, Secured Finance Network, and Turnaround Management Association.
Over his career, Dennis has spoken and authored articles on such diverse topics as equipment management, healthcare, corporate aircraft, technology, marine and other equipment finance and valuation related activities and was a subject matter expert on Global Insights’ Marine and Aircraft market studies of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Foundation’s Transportation Outlook Series Study.
MANAGING PARTNER
J. Scott Christopher
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Scott is responsible for operations, financial accounting and reporting.
Scott is an accomplished finance executive with more than 30 years of specialized experience in originating, structuring, modeling, executing, and leading complex large-ticket asset-based financing transactions. Specializing in structured transportation and equipment financing, he has closed deals across rail, commercial aircraft, marine containers, energy savings equipment, and renewable energy assets including solar and battery storage. Key achievements include originating and closing over $2 billion in structured investments at Siemens Financial Services across more than 100 transactions (primarily $10–50 million), while building and managing annual origination pipelines of $100–500 million in transportation and equipment sectors.
Prior leadership positions at Babcock & Brown, Citigroup Global Markets, and Dexia Global Structured Finance (spun out from PricewaterhouseCoopers) saw him structure and syndicate billions in transportation infrastructure and tax-advantaged leasing transactions, frequently designing innovative “first-of-kind” structures and optimizing asset portfolios to meet both debt and equity investor objectives.
He spearheaded strategic initiatives including the launch of a program targeting $50 million+ transactions and the development of internal white papers on risk and asset assessment for aircraft and marine investments. A collaborative and results-oriented leader, he excels at driving cross-functional teams through every stage of deal execution, from term-sheet negotiation and legal documentation to innovative structuring that balances market dynamics and credit discipline.
He earned an MBA in Finance and International Business from New York University’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business and dual undergraduate degrees a BS in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research and a BA in Economics from Syracuse University. Based in Rye, New York, he continues to shape the future of asset-based finance and renewable energy project structuring.
Robert S. Pokallus
MANAGING PARTNER
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Robert Pokallus oversees originations, investor relations and legal.
Robert is a proven builder and leader in equipment finance and asset-based lending, with 30 years of experience originating and scaling multi-billion-dollar secured credit/asset platforms. A rare combination of investment acumen, structuring expertise and operating leadership, with a track record of delivering disciplined, risk-adjusted returns across market cycles.
Robert has consistently built and deployed capital into equipment-backed and asset-based strategies across diverse industries, combining deep collateral expertise with sophisticated structuring to optimize yield, downside protection, and portfolio performance. He is known for identifying attractive niches within large, fragmented markets and converting them into scalable, institutional-quality investment platforms. His expertise spans corporate finance, banking, tax, accounting, risk management, operations, and legal structuring.
Prior to his current role, Robert served as Managing Director at Marathon Asset Management, where he originated, structured, and managed equipment and project finance investments across multiple industries. His focus included developing asset-backed structures that optimized advance rates, covenant frameworks, and recovery profiles for both sponsor-backed and corporate borrowers.
Previously, he held senior leadership positions at Siemens Financial Services, where, as Senior Vice President, he was responsible for sourcing, structuring, negotiating, documenting, and funding equipment-backed and project financings across the transportation, logistics, industrial, manufacturing, healthcare, and technology sectors. During his tenure, he generated billions of dollars in financing opportunities and played a pivotal role in expanding the firm’s customer base.
Robert also served as Senior Vice President at Prudential Capital Group, where he launched and managed a startup asset-based lending platform and originated billions in secured transactions. Earlier in his career, as Vice President of Capital Markets at GMAC’s Equipment Finance Division, he led syndication initiatives for equipment-backed facilities, establishing new institutional relationships and facilitating numerous completed transactions.
He began his finance career at Dexia Global Structured Finance and PricewaterhouseCoopers, advising clients on cross-border leasing, acquisitions, project financings, and tax-advantaged structures for large asset-intensive enterprises. He also served eight years as a Judge Advocate in the United States Marine Corps, attaining the rank of Major.
Robert’s career is defined by successfully bridging capital and assets, creating scalable platforms that attract institutional investment while delivering consistent performance. He is now focused on building the next generation equipment finance platform to capitalize on a large and growing market opportunity.
Robert holds a Juris Doctor from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, a Master of Business Administration in Finance from Long Island University, and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Scranton. He is admitted to practice law in New York, New Jersey, and Georgia.
Behind the name “Resolute”
Resolute: adj. | pronounced rez.e.lu:t | meaning determined in character, action, or ideas
Resolute means steadfast in character, action, and ideas, and that spirit defines Resolute Financial Partners, LLC.
Resolute Financial Partners, LLC’s approach to business reflects the founding partners’ character, actions, and beliefs. At our core, we are resolute that relationships matter, responsiveness is essential, and reliability wins.
Founded in 2026 by highly seasoned equipment finance professionals, Resolute Financial Partners unites more than 100+ years of equipment finance and leasing experience across the full spectrum of diverse disciplines, forming one of the most formidable teams in the industry.
Drawing on backgrounds that span bank, independent and private credit platforms, large structured and project financings, specialty finance and operating lease companies, and leadership roles in sales, credit, portfolio management, operations, pricing, finance, and equipment management, the Resolute team has built, managed, and led businesses at the highest levels of the industry.
Our philosophy centers on delivering value through a consultative approach that uncovers each client’s needs and aligns them with the most appropriate and beneficial products and services available. We are resolute in our commitment to our clients’ success and tireless in cultivating meaningful, long-term relationships by applying our knowledge and expertise with consistent responsiveness and reliability.
The name “Resolute” pays tribute to the 1920 America's Cup defender that overcame a 0-2 deficit to win yachting's greatest prize. That same determination — defined by character, action, and ideas — sets the standard for every client engagement at Resolute Financial Partners.